Tag: Artificial Intelligence
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PM Shehbaz urges FBR to modernise tax system without burdening honest taxpayers
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement a strategy using the latest technology to expand the tax base without imposing additional burdens on honest taxpayers.
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UN chief ‘deeply troubled’ by reports Israel using AI to identify Gaza targets
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday expressed serious concern over reports that Israel was using artificial intelligence to identify targets in Gaza, resulting in many civilian deaths. According to a report in independent Israeli-Palestinian magazine +972, Israel has used AI to identify targets in Gaza — in some cases with as little as 20 seconds…
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Apple abandons electric car project, shifts focus to AI
In a surprising turn of events, Apple has officially terminated its ambitious electric car project, according to a reliable source informed about the matter.
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ChatGPT cranks out gibberish for hours
ChatGPT spewed nonsensical answers to user’s queries for hours Tuesday into Wednesday before eventually returning to its apparent senses. OpenAI did not explain what went awry with its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, considered the one to beat in the technology sector. “We are investigating reports of unexpected responses from ChatGPT,” OpenAI said on its…
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IMF analysis reveals AI’s potential to disrupt 40% of jobs globally
In a recent comprehensive analysis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sheds light on the extensive impact of artificial intelligence (AI), unveiling its potential to disrupt nearly 40 per cent of all jobs worldwide.
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‘Death GPT’ is here to tell you when you will die
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Northeastern University in Boston have developed an algorithm that can predict a person’s life course, including premature death, in much the same way that large language models such as ChatGPT can predict sentences. The death calculator, dubbed ‘DeathGPT’ by Financial Times, is based on narrative building just like…
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Apple Watch import ban goes into effect in US patent clash
A US import ban on certain Apple smartwatch models came into effect Tuesday, after the Biden administration opted not to veto a ruling on patent infringements. The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) decided in October to ban Apple Watch models over a patented technology for detecting blood-oxygen levels. Apple contends that the ITC finding…
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Judges in England and Wales allowed to use ChatGPT to write judgments
Judges in England and Wales have been allowed to use artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Chat GPT, to write judgments. The permission has been granted despite concerns that artificial intelligence could write references to cases that never happened. The Judicial Office has issued guidelines for the use of AI Chat GPT for thousands of judges in…
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Apple faces competition as Google releases Pixel 8 and AI-powered smartwatch
The Apple iPhone 15 series now faces fresh competition as Google introduced its latest smartphone, the Pixel 8, on Wednesday, alongside a new smartwatch that seamlessly integrates advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its core consumer devices.
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MoU signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to promote digital economy
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together in communication and information technology, in a bid to promote the digital economy. According to Saudi Arabia’s official news agency SPA, the purpose of the memorandum is to establish cooperation in the fields of communication and information technology for digital transformation,…